LATEST NEWS 2019/20

LATEST NEWS 2019/20

Re- Cholsey Bluebirds Tournament 2020

It is with deep regret that this year’s Summer Tournament, due to be held on 23/24 May 2020, has had to be cancelled due to ongoing disruption amid the COVID 19 outbreak.
Each and everyone one of us at Cholsey Bluebirds will endeavour to make next year’s Tournament (29/30 May 2021) our biggest and best ever.
Any teams that have paid their entry fee will be refunded as soon as possible.
We thank all our Sponsors, Advertisers & Raffle Donors who had promised to support us this year and sincerely hope you will be able to help us in the same way next year.
Raffle Donors who have already donated a prize will be contacted soon by Dave Evans.

We would like to thank you all for your continuing support.

Stay Safe
Dave Miners (Vice-Chair on behalf of the Committee)

NB:
ALSO, our Presentation Evening (Saturday 20th May) may have to be cancelled/postponed to a later date (perhaps even for the start of next season), due to Government Restrictions amid the Covid 19 pandemic.
As soon as a decision is made, every Team Manager will inform you (the parents) & a message will be posted here & on the LATEST NEWS page.
Posted Tuesday 23rd March 2020 Dave Evans

As the season progresses, Latest News items will be added.
Below is a LIST of postings in order starting with the first - will need to scroll down to view.
NB: Occasionally a "posting" will be UPDATED with some extra information although if VERY IMPORTANT, will be a "NEW POSTING" : if a Posting is updated . . . then "UPDATED" will appear after the original Posting Date.
(eg. See Number 5 below) : Updated information will appear in BLUE and/or RED text in posting.

WILDCATS (Girls 5-11 training sessions run by Jermaine Webster : posted 12th June 2019
2019 Presentation Evening : posted 25th June 2019
UNDER 7s new team info, managers & contact details : posted 12th July 2019
New Membership Form for 2019-20 season : posted 19th July 2019
Oxford Mail Youth Football League - Plans for new season including divisions : posted 21st July 2019 UPDATED
UNDER 14s need NEW PLAYERS : posted 20th July 2019
Website update info : posted 20th July 2019
Surplus Pendon Museum Voucher up for Auction : Posted 27th July 2019
Fixtures update : Posted 1st August 2019 UPDATED
2019 Tournament Charity Raffle & Auction Results : Posted 2nd August 2019
OMYFL member clubs website links : Posted 4th August 2019
SIN BINS for PLAYERS & MANAGERS (Parents too need to be aware of this NEW FA RULE/PUNISHMENT) : Posted 5th August 2019
U12s - Latest Information on registered players : Posted 10th August 2019
FULL-TIME website LINKS updated for New Season : Posted 10th August 2019
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES : Posted 11th August UPDATED
BERKS & BUCKS club AFFILIATION NUMBER : Posted 18th August 2019
U16s - PETER'S GOAL : Posted 3rd October 2019
QUIZ NIGHT DATE CONFIRMED : Posted 15th October 2019
End of season PRESENTATION EVENING : provisional DATE : Posted 15th October 2019
BLUEBIRDS joining GOLF SOCIETY for CHARITY RACE NIGH next JUNE : Posted 15th October 2019 UPDATED
PRESENTATION EVENING 2020 : Date confirmed : Posted 22nd October 2019
UNDER 8s WINTER INDOOR TRAINING : Details : Posted 5th November 2019
U10 GIRLS - FUTSAL WINNERS : Posted 5th January 2020
QUIZ NIGHT UPDATE : Posted 16th February 2020 UPDATED
TOURNAMENT 2020 INFO : Posted 17th February 2020

25 TOURNAMENT 2020 INFO

CLICK HERE for information / Invitation Letter / Entry Form and latest news.
Posted Sunday 16th February 2020
Dave Evans

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24 QUIZ NIGHT UPDATE Updated in RED

CLICK HERE for latest news - we now have 10 (now 14) teams entered - space for 4 more, possibly 5
NOW POSSIBLY ONE MORE ONLY
Posted Sunday 16th February 2020
Updated Friday 21st February 2020
Dave Evans

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23
Congratulations to our U10 Girls team who won the Oxford Mail Girls County Futsal final on Saturday 4th Jan 2020.

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22 UNDER 8s WINTER INDOOR TRAINING

The Under 8s are now training indoors on a Wednesday at Moulsford Prep School Sports' Hall 6:15 - 7.15pm.
Posted Tuesday 5th November 2019
Dave Evans

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21 PRESENTATION EVENING 2020 UPDATE

The date for next year's end of season Presentation Evening is confirmed for SATURDAY 20th JUNE 2020
PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY NOW
Venue : Cholsey Village Pavilion
Format : Presentations similar to last year BUT there could well be food and entertainment next year.
Full details will be finalised in the New Year.
Posted Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Dave Evans

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20 CHARITY RACE NIGHT

Cholsey Golf Society has held an Annual Charity Race Night for the past 10 years sharing the funds raised by supporting many local "good causes" : CHOLSEY BLUEBIRDS, CHOKO, HAPPY HUB, CHIPS, SCOUTS, BEAVERS, TREEHOUSE SCHOOL, CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL - in total over £2500
Added to that, various other local clubs/organisations have run the Bar and provided Food, keeping the profits . . . raising over £2700 (CHOLSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA & NASIO).
And, if you take into account the RAFFLE PROFITS of £897 during the past 8 years, again organised by a local good cause, the GRAND TOTAL of money raised, exceeds a staggering £6100.
A truly remarkable amount for a small group of "aspiring" golfers - averaging 34 members over the years - a record of which the Chairman (Dave Miners) and Secretary (Dave Evans) are very proud.

NEXT YEAR, the Golf Society has invited CHOLSEY BLUEBIRDS to join them and organise the Bar and snacks/sweets, keeping the profits. With a good turnout, there is the potential of raising over £500 in this way.

The 2020 Eleventh Annual Family CHARITY RACE NIGHT will be on SATURDAY 13th JUNE, at the Village Pavilion, with the first Race of 9, under starters orders at 7:00pm. The last race take place around 9:15pm.
Ray Park is providing the food, a HOG ROAST, and as bets are only 50p, nobody is going to win or lose a fortune.
It really is a "Fun" social evening for the WHOLE FAMILY.

There are 8 horses in each race and you can buy a horse for £5, with £30 going to the winner. Horses will be "on sale" nearer the time if you're interested and on the night.

We sincerely hope you can support this event and bring along as many friends and family as possible - entry is FREE.
Posted by Dave Evans
Tuesday 15th October 2019 : Updated 22nd October 2019

PS. I am looking for a main SPONSOR to cover the costs of hiring the hall and kitchen. Name on front of programme, on Posters (displayed around the village), full page advert in the programme (full colour), plus 2 complimentary drink & meal vouchers. I am asking for £100. If interested, contact Dave Evans (Sectretary of Cholsey Golf Society) at : dave.vans@virgin.net
I am also looking for RACE SPONSORS at £40 for a Race. You choose the names of the jockeys and horses (as funny as you like but not too rude as this is a family event) and receive a complimentary drink and meal plus a 3/4 page full colour advert in the programme. I need 9 sponsors.

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19 End of season PRESENTATION EVENING

The provisional date for our End of Season PRESENTATION EVENING is SATURDAY 20th JUNE 2020.
Please put this date in your Diary NOW.
Will confirm as soon as possible
For last year's Presentation Evening, click HERE.
Posted by Dave Evans
Tuesday 15th October 2019

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18 QUIZ NIGHT

The DATE for next year's QUIZ NIGHT is FRIDAY 6th MARCH 2020 at the SCOUT HALL.
This is a fantastic fun evening for parents and supporters of Cholsey Bluebirds.
To find out more, visit last years Report by clicking HERE.
Posted by Dave Evans
Tuesday 15th October 2019

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17 U16s v Headington Youth : Result 13-1 (sadly for them, they only had 9 player)
Below is a video of PETER's goal, his first for the Club - hence the comments from the supporters and the team celebration after - really pleased for him.

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16 BERKS & BUCKS CLUB AFFILIATION NUMBER

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Posted Saturday 18th August 2019
Dave Evans

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15 PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES arranged

SUNDAY 18th August : U7s AWAY to Berinsfield with a 2:30 KO
WEDNESDAY 21st August : U14s play our U15s with a 6:00pm KO (front pitch)
TUESDAY 27th August : U9s Whites HOME against ?? with a 6:00pm KO
THURSDAY 29th August : U14s play our U13s with a 6:00pm KO (back larger pitch)
SUNDAY 1st September : U17s play with a KO at 10:30am at HOME v ?? (front pitch)
TUESDAY 3rd September : U8s have a friendly AWAY to BENSON with a 6:00pm KO
WEDNESDAY 4th September : U9s (Blues) home to Didcot Town with a 6pm KO
THURSDAY 5th September : U16s play with a KO at 6:00pm : HOME v DIDCOT TOWN RED (front pitch)

Posted Sunday 11th August 2019
Updated Monday 12th August 2019
Dave Evans

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14 FULL-TIME WEBSITE LINKS updated for the NEW SEASON

By going to your child's TEAM PAGE and clicking on the FULL-TIME LOGO, you will be directed to your Team's FIXTURES/RESULTS/TABLES.

NB: Only FIXTURES for Teams up to the UNDER 11s as under FA Rules, Results are NOT PUBLISHED for the younger age-groups, only for UNDER 12s and above.
Posted Saturday 10th August 2019
Dave Evans

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13 U12s - some latest information

Although allowed 18, I only register 14 so am now FULL (see TEAM PAGE by clicking HERE). Any further interested parents should contact me to find out the latest info and possibly be placed on a waiting list. Also, there may be the opportunity of joining us just for training sessions.
Posted Saturday 10th August 2019
Tom Barker (U12s Manager)

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12 SIN BINS - new regulations/rules/information for Players, Managers & Parents

Please visit the LINK below for further information with question & answer sections to gain a full understanding of this NEW FA RULE and the CONSEQUENCES for players and their Team - takes about 10-15 minutes.

https://www.fareferees.co.uk/sin-bins/
Posted Monday 5th August 2019
Dave Evans

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11 OMYFL Member Clubs WEBSITE LINKS

For MANAGERS & PARENTS REFERENCE : on the LINKS : OTHER Page (see Menu list left), ALL Oxford Mail Youth Football League CLUB MEMBERS are now listed with a LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE, if they have one - most do.
Posted Sunday 4th August 2019
Dave Evans

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10  TOURNAMENT CHARITY RAFFLE and
AUCTION RESULTS 2019 (sorry . . . a bit late)

For this year's TOURNAMENT CHARITY RAFFLE & AUCTION, we split the proceeds THREE ways - The BLUEBIRDS, the TVAA (raised £2,460 for them at the last 5 Tournaments) and new this year, the NASIO TRUST  :
with EACH receiving £530.
We sold 3034 tickets over the weekend, of which Cholsey Bluebirds parents / managers / supporters bought 1093 (36%), so it was not surprising that they won 14 of the 36 prizes on offer (39%).   KEY : CB - Cholsey Bluebirds

RAFFLE PRIZES (includes £325 CASH PRIZES)
Worth
£100        Rafal Plywacz (Clanfield) SPONSORED by THE BARN FITNESS CLUB
£75 Ross Heriott (CB) : SPONSORED by CHOLSEY GOLF SOCIETY
£25 Damien Doherty (Florence Park) : SPONSORED by DAVE MINERS (Painter & Decorator) (CB Manager)
£25 Kathleen Cuddy (Mansfield) : SPONSORED by STEVE WILKINSON (Gardener) (Ex-CB Manager)
£25 Lucas (CB) : SPONSORD by MARK TOAL (Cholsey Bluebirds Chairman)
£25 Dave Evans (CB) : SPONSORED by RICHARD DOUGLAS (Chiropodist)
£25 Julian Moss (Harwell & Hendred) : SPONSORED by VERN MINERS & GEMMA BENOLIEL (CB Grandparents)
£45 RIDES ON AIR (Service voucher) : Marie-Claire Davies (CB)
£65 HATTON ADVENTURE WORLD (4 tickets) : Ian Milne (Cirencester)
£38 THAMES CRUISES (Family Cruise) : Dave Miners (CB)
£10 ABINGDON SPORTS (Football) : Yvonne Siggermim (Goring Robins)
£75 CHAMPIONS Wallingford (Pettits) 3 x £25 Vouchers (THREE separate prizes)
Nindi Panesar (Didcot Casuals), Nina Minter (Didcot Town Youth) & Julian Moss (Harwell & Hendred)
£37 LIVING RAINFOREST (Family voucher) : Kevin Jenkins (Ardington)
£25 E XCLUESIVE (Voucher) : Sarah Bones (Didcot Casuals)
£44 (2 x £22) PENDOM MUSEUM (TWO separate prizes) : Chris Grant (Watlington) & Yasmin Riviero (Crowmarsh)
NB: Yasmin generously donated it back to the Club.
£18 BECKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE (Voucher) : Joanne Rose (Abingdon Youth)
£15.45 CROCODILES of the WORLD (Voucher) : Angela Reynolds (Abingdon Youth)
£25 FAIRYTALE FARM (Family voucher) : Culkeen Martin (Abingdon Youth)
£48.25 BLETCHLEY PARK (Family voucher) : Kelly Bowles (Blackbirds)
£10.90 MILLETS FALCONRY (Voucher) : Jane Morton (Didcot Town Youth)
£20 COTSWOLD PARK : Millie Tyndall-Miners (CB)
£35 ROOT-ONE (Voucher) : Dave Evans (CB)
£60 DIDCOT ESCAPE ROOMS : Lee Challis (CB)
£75 BUILDBASE (Voucher) : Chris Wilcox (CB)
£60 RED LION CHOLSEY (3 x £20 vouchers : THREE separate prizes)
Claire Gorvin (Crowmarsh), Ray Park (CB) & Jason Atkins (CB)
£51.50 WELLINGTON COUNTRY PARK (Family voucher) : Scott Folds (Cold Ash)
£60 TEAM SPORT KARTING (TWO x £30 separate prizes) : Chris Wilcox (CB) & Richard Long (Blackbirds)
NB: Richard generously donated it back to the Club.
£60 (3 x £20) JERMAINE WEBSTER (Personal Fitness session) :
Kate Holloway (Wallingford), Jane Tindall (CB) & Roy Brock (CB)

AUCTION ITEMS Worth BID
Golf Vouchers
4-ball Voucher               £80 £35 TEST VALLEY GC : Jim Munro (?)
4-ball Voucher               £100 £30 OAK PARK GC : Ricky Cox (Cholsey Golf Society)
4-ball Voucher               £80 £30 HADDEN HILL GOLF CLUB : Andy Chapman (CB)
4-ball Voucher               £80 £30 WITNEY LAKES GOLF CLUB : Steve Wilkinson (CB)
4-ball Voucher               £110 £40 DRAYTON PARK GOLF CLUB : Steve Wood (Cholsey Golf Society)
4-ball Voucher               £140 £50 OXFORD GOLF CLUB : Ian Breakspear (Cholsey Golf Society)
4-ball Voucher               £108 £50 MAPLEDURHAM GOLF CLUB : Andrew Nesbitt (Ref)
4-ball Voucher               £100 £60 THE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB : Richard (CB)
4-ball Voucher               £100 £35 BROOME MANOR GOLF CLUB : Vince West (Cholsey Golf Society)
4-ball Voucher               £240 £60 EAST BERKS GOLF CLUB : Jim Munro (?)
4-ball Voucher               £100 £40 WEST BERKS GOLF CLUB : Barry Primmer (CB)
2-ball Voucher               £100 £40 SONNING GOLF CLUB : Steve Wilkinson (CB)
Other Items
Metal Ornament £45 £40 KERI The Florist : Margaret Northcott (?)
15 Min Flight/Tiger Moth £145 £90 FINEST HOUR EXPERIENCES : Anthony Hill (CB)
Metbo Drill £120 £50 BLANCHFORDS : Siobhan (CB)

Posted Friday 2nd August 2019
Dave Evans

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9 FIXTURES
Initial Fixtures for ALL teams (except Girls U10s - yet to receive) have been added to the TEAM PAGES.
These are subject to changes and your team's manager will inform parents of any amendments.
GIRLS U10s Fixtures no on their Team Page.
Posted Thursday 1st August 2019
Updated 18th August 2019
Dave Evans

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8 Pendon Museum Voucher up for Auction

One of the Prizes at the Tournament Raffle, (a Family Ticket for 2 adults + 2 children, worth £22), wasn't collected by the winner and she has asked that it be given back to the club. So it's up for Auction.
The first bid I receive over £10 gets it. E-mail dave.vans@virgin.net

For info on Pendon Museum and what it has to offer, visit their website at :
https://pendonmuseum.com/
Posted Saturday 20th July 2019
Dave Evans

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7 MOST PAGES on this website including

OUR TEAMS & SEPARATE TEAM PAGES
MANAGERS
OFFICERS
KIT SPONSORS

HAVE BEEN UPDATED for the NEW SEASON (2019/20) by the WEBSITE MANAGER, DAVE EVANS, in conjunction with ALL TEAM MANAGERS & OFFICERS.

However, it takes a bit of fiddling about for each page, especially the Team Pages, so I may have made a few mistakes. It may take a few more days for all managers & officers to check their details and Team information.

All contact details though, should be correct so, if you are a new parent interested in your child joining us, please contact the relevant manager.
Posted Saturday 20th July 2019
Dave Evans
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6 Our UNDER 14s Team (managed by Dave Miners),
is looking for at least 4 new players - click HERE for contact details

Posted Saturday 20th July 2019
Dave Evans

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5 OMYFL Oxford Mail Youth Football League

New DIVISIONS / RULES / FORMATS for FIXTURES / ETC - for your reference

Please click on LOGO to download/view. (PDF file)

NB: It is a large file so may take a minute or so to download as it relates to ALL age groups (U7s - U18s).
The PINK highlighted teams are those that have asked to move from their original provisional Division.
Also, it is likely that some late entry clubs join the League so there may be an extra team added to a division that your child's team is in.
NB: Fixtures for all teams and Results/Tables for Under 12s and Above will appear on the FULL-TIME website LINK on EACH TEAM PAGE . . . . when they appear. At present, the FULL-TIME LINKS relate to LAST SEASON.
Posted Sunday 21st July 2019
Updated Sunday 4th August 2019
Dave Evans

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4 NEW MEMBERSHIP FORM

Although parents from last season signed a membership form, under the terms of our Insurance Policy, the Club needs a completed and signed form every season. Also, relevant medical details concerning players MUST be updated for Health & Safety issues.
To download the new form, click on the version you want below :
Membership Form 2019-20 PDF
Membership Form 2019-20 WORD
Posted Friday 19th July 2019
Dave Evans

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3 UNDER 7s
As the new TEAM PAGES have yet to be updated (hopefully by the end of next week at the latest), here are some details of the NEW UNDER 7s : interested parents of other teams can look at last year's Team Pages for contact details as they have all gone up with their team :
UNDER 7s
Manager’s Name : Jonathan Swindell
Mobile Number : 07976 610614
E-mail Address : jonathanswindell@hotmail.com
Assistant Manager’s Name : Kieran Collins
Mobile : 07768 568469
E-mail Address : kieran.collins@dhl.com
TEAM INFO
AGE U7s ACADEMIC YEAR Y2 BORN AFTER 31/8/12 and BEFORE 1/9/13
Team Size : 5 a side
Maximum Squad Size : 14
Number registered at present : 0 (although have quite a few from last year's RISING STARS becoming registered soon)
Matches played on : Saturdays with a 9.30 K.O (TBC)
LEAGUE : Oxford Mail Youth Football League Under 7s (Autumn) Division E (South East)
Teams in League :
Watlington Town, Wheatley Youth, Didcot Town Youth White, Goring Robins Red, Benson United, Crowmarsh Youth &
Cholsey Bluebirds
Posted Wednesday 17th July 2019
Dave Evans

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2 PRESENTATION EVENING
It was a delight to see so many smiling and happy players and parents at the Presentation Evening last Saturday.
Thank you all for attending and a special thank you to those parents who very kindly helped man the bar
Managers Summaries and Photo Slide Shows can be viewed on the PRESENTATION 2019 page.
Posted Tuesday 25th June 2019
Dave Evans

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1 SSE WILDCATS (sponsored by Scottish Southern Electricity)

FOR 5-11 aged GIRLS TO HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS AND PLAY FOOTBALL

Visit and type in your postcode and click "FIND FOOTBALL"
http://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/get-involved/sse-wildcats
This gives some basic information about "Wildcats".

Sundays 10am-11am outside the Cholsey Bluebirds Pavilion
(Cholsey Recreation Ground, back field over the concrete bridge)
Dates of all sessions are posted on the above website link, once you've entered your postcode - which in turn links to the page below link :
http://www.thefa.com/play-football/results?p.Distance=10&st=OX10+9QB&p.ProviderType=9
Which subsequently links to the page below - CAN GO STRAIGHT TO THIS PAGE IF YOU WISH

http://www.thefa.com/play-football/SSE-Girls-United-near-WALLINGFORD/CHOLSEY-RECREATION-GROUND?p.FaDwCentreId=139244454641&Provider.ProviderType=9&p.Northing=186196&p.Easting=458554&p.Distance=10&st=OX10%209QB&p.ProviderType=9

Posted Wednesday 12th June 2019
Dave Evans on behalf of Wildcats Coach, JERMAINE WEBSTER (Wildcats Coach & Bluebirds U10s Girls manager)

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